Chapman University Periodic Table of Sexual Diversity Reading Analysis
Using the reading provided, please be sure to: *ALL THREE MUST BE PRESENT.
1. Provide a detailed summary of key points from the readings (if you are being asked to discuss a term then this includes the definition and any key points that are important to the understanding of the topic)2. Apply or critique the material in a thoughtful and engaging way 3. Connect the material to other readings, articles, or research.
Article by Schmitt, Sex and Gender and dials not switches (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sexual-per…):
Periodic table of sexual diversity:
Sexual identity (i.e., “sex”):
Gender identity:
Sexual Orientation: a
Androphilia:
Gynephilia:
Based on Lippa (2006) study, how do men and women differ on average in their sexual orientations?:
Mating Orientation:
Klein Sex Grid (list several ways of defining sexual orientation):
What are the “organizational effects” of hormones in general? Specifically in the case of testosterone?:
What do hormone levels look like in boys and girls in the womb? As adults?:
What are 4 male-female differences commonly seen across cultures (i.e., male vs. female-typical):
List two physical traits that differ substantially between men and women (look at the FIGURES):
US CDC Study:
Puts et al Study:
Overall, what is Schmitt’s perspective on how sex and gender can be understood as interconnected, dimensional dials, consistent with evolutionary psychology?:
Article: Bella and the Biopsychology of love (attatched)
What are evolved motivations, and why do we have them?
What is sweetness?
Why do animals prefer symmetrical partners?
What are two effects testosterone has on a body that make it a costly signal?
Why might females evolve a bias to prefer testosterone-linked traits in a sex partner?
What are two other findings or observations that you find interesting, important, debatable, or that you would critique? (Min 50+ Words)
Article Buss and Schmitt, Sexual Strategies Theory (attatched
Describe the two major axes of sexual strategies theory
Describe 1 key point about short-term mating, long-term mating, and context-dependent mating you would like to highlight.
1A Short Term:
2A Long Term:
3A Context:
What are two other findings or observations that you find interesting, important, debatable, or that you would critique? And/or, how you explain some of the similarities and differences between males and females in Table 1, or why there is variability among males (or among females) in these dimensions or evidence that you have for/against the proposed mate selection problems males and females face?
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | ||
| Main Posting | 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. |
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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| Main Post: Timeliness | 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3. |
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| First Response | 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Second Response | 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Participation | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days. |
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| Total Points: 100 | |||||
